*U/D* NORTH BERGEN, NJ (HUDSON) **3RD ALARM** 57TH STREET AT KENNEDY BLVD -- *HEAVY FIRE THRU THE ROOF OF THE ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A LARGE PLUME OF SMOKE STILL VISIBLE, MAIN FIRE BUILDING HAS COLLAPSED, NO REPORTED INJS, STILL VERY DWH*. MFRT18 [MFR]. 6:36a.m.

MFN-FIRE/EMS: Baltimore Co, MD/ Reports of an Officer Struck/ I-95 NB near the White Marsh Exit/ Reported a MSP Police Trooper has been struck while working the scene of an MVC/ Update when available. Metro/MFN3 MFN-1. 7:25a.m.

U/D IRVINGTON,NJ (ESSEX) **2ND ALARM** 18TH AT ELLIS ST. BULK OF FIRE K/D AND PWH. FIRE WAS THROUGH THE ROOF OF A 2STY WOOD VACANT.SEVERAL HANDLINES AND AT LEAST 1 TRK WAS IN OPERATION. 1 FIREFIGHTER FELL FROM 2ND TO 1ST FLOOR. UNK ON INJURIES TO FF'S. MFR109 MFR4568 [MFR]. 7:56p.m.

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U/D BROOKLYN NY BOX0551 *ALL HANDS* 134 BORUM PL @ BERGEN ST FIRE WAS ON THE 2ND FLR OF A 4 STY 20X60 ALL VISIBLE FIRE HAS BEEN KNOCKED DOWN 1 10-45 NO CODE IS A CODE 2 SEARCHES WILL BE DELAYED DUE TO COLLIERS MANSION EAN231*/901 EAN840. 7:13p.m.

*U/D* NORTH BERGEN, NJ (HUDSON) **3RD ALARM** 57TH STREET AT KENNEDY BLVD -- *HEAVY FIRE THRU THE ROOF OF THE ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A LARGE PLUME OF SMOKE STILL VISIBLE, MAIN FIRE BUILDING HAS COLLAPSED, NO REPORTED INJS, STILL VERY DWH*. MFRT18. 7:22a.m.

ELIZABETH, NJ (UNION) **WORKING FIRE** 100 E. PETTY ST. FIRE THROUGH THE ROOF OF A 1 STORY 40X40 COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH CHEMICALS STORED ON PREMISE. DWH. MFR465. 7:24a.m.

U/D IRVINGTON,NJ (ESSEX) **2ND ALARM** 18TH AT ELLIS ST. BULK OF FIRE K/D AND PWH. FIRE WAS THROUGH THE ROOF OF A 2STY WOOD VACANT.SEVERAL HANDLINES AND AT LEAST 1 TRK WAS IN OPERATION. 1 FIREFIGHTER FELL FROM 2ND TO 1ST FLOOR. UNK ON INJURIES TO FF'S. MFR109 MFR4568. 8:53p.m.

MFN-FIRE/EMS: Baltimore Co, MD/ Reports of an Officer Struck/ I-95 NB near the White Marsh Exit/ Reported a MSP Police Trooper has been struck while working the scene of an MVC/ Update when available. Metro/MFN3 MFN1. 8:25a.m.

Thursday March 3, 2005 17:40 hours Bristol, Rhode Island
E-3, E-1, E-2, L-1, SH dispatched to 1240 Hope St. (Rt.114) for a reported structure fire. Enroute dispatch advised all apparatus that they were receiving multiple calls for heavy smoke from a structure. E-3 arrived on scene with heavy smoke and fire from a single story wood frame. E-3 started aggressive interior attack while E-2 laid in from the hydrant. The fire was under control in 35 minutes using 3 1-3/4" lines. All contents within home were destroyed. Fire cause still under investigation.

At around 1737 hrs; Kenosha Co dispatched Silver Lake fire & Rescue to the 200 blk of E Lake St for a report of smoke coming from the resident's. Later report's indicated a possible fire in the resident's. command then called in extra tanker's to the scene. Silver Lake got on scene and discovered a working fire in the kitchen. Firefighters quickly knocked the fire down to prevent the fire from spreading to the other area's of the house.There was heavy fire damage to the kitchen and the rest of the house recieved smoke damage. Depts on scene were; Silver Lake, Wilmont, Randall, & Wheatland. Rehab was not needed for this call. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

B Linstroth
Racine Fire Bells

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LOS ANGELES, CA:
COLLAPSED PLATFORM:

On Thursday, March 03, 2005, at 0718 hours (7:18 a.m. PST), Seven companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, one Battalion Chief Officer Command Team, one Battalion EMS Supervisor, two Urban Search and Rescue Teams, and two LAFD Rescue Ambulances, under the direction of Battalion Commander Daryl Arbuthnott, responded to a physical rescue at 606 South Hill Street in the Central City area. First units on the scene reported two painters cling to individual safety lines on the side of a twelve-story commercial building, “Western Jewelry Mart”, approximately ten stories up from ground level. Apparently the platform/scaffolding that was being used by the workers malfunctioned and collapsed causing the two workers to be tossed off the platform/scaffolding and be supported only by their attached safety rope and harness. Firefighters and paramedics quickly set up ground rescue cushions to break the fall of the painters in case their safety equipment failed. On the tenth floor adjacent to where the workers were suspended by their safety equipment, Firefighters broke out a window and secured by a harness and safety ropes, reached out of the window and captured each worker bringing them safely into the building. The men, ages thirty-five and fifty-seven were transported to Good Samaritan Hospital for evaluation. The cause of the accident is under investigation by Cal OSHA.

LOS ANGELES, CA:
GREATER ALARM STRUCTURE FIRE:

On Thursday, March 03, 2005, at 2130 hours, (9:30 p.m. P.S.T), fourteen companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, one Assistant Chief Officer Command Team, three Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams, one Battalion EMS Supervisor, the Tractor Company, one Arson Unit, and other support personnel, under the direction Assistant Chief John Ware, responded to a Greater Alarm Fire at 554 South Hobart Boulevard in the Hancock Park area. First units on the scene reported a two-story, “vacant”, 4-plex well involved with fire. Due to the large volume of fire confronting Firefighters upon their arrival, an interior fire attack was immediately called off and fire Firefighters took up a defensive position on the exterior of the building using heavy stream appliances to knock down the bulk of the fire. The fire was confined to the structure and extinguished in forty-five minutes. During a safety reconnaissance by Firefighters, it was noticed that the integrity of the building’s wall on one side had been compromised. An Emergency Traffic alert was immediately issued to warn Firefighters of the imminent danger of a possible structure collapse. Shortly after the Emergency Traffic tones were sounded, a major portion of the structure collapsed. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is listed as under investigation.

All - Hands:
7 - 5 - 3837 @ 01:05
Batt. 32 reports: At Box 3837, We have a fire in a 1st floor Apt, Apt 1 "adam" It's a 6 story brick occupied multiple dwelling, known as "Red Hook Houses" We have a line stretched and in operation. Truck's are "Opening Up" and the searches are underway. We're using All - Hands, Fire's Doubtful.

@ 01:10
Batt. 32: At box 3837, Fire has been extinguished. All searches are complete and negative. Fire is UnderControl.

All - Hands:
7 - 5 - 1612 @ 01:26
Batt. 16 reports: Box 1612, Using All - Hands for a fire on the 1st floor in a rear set back of a 5 story brick occupied commercial on the 1st floor with a multiple dwelling above.
We have 2 - lines stretched, 1 - line in operation. Truck's are "Opening Up" and the primary searches are underway. Fire is Doubtful.

@ 01:39
Division 6: At Box 1612, We have 3 - lines stretched, 2 - lines are in operation. Fire started in the store on the 1st floor with extensions to the 2nd floor thru the shaft. Fire has been knocked down. Fire remains Doubtful.

@ 01:45
Manhattan changed the Box No. to Box 1593

@ 01:49
Division 6: All - Hands Box 1593, Main body of fire has been knocked down on the 1st & 2nd floors. Primary search on the 1st & 2nd floors are complete and negative. Special Call ( 1 ) additional Truck.

@ 01:49 TowerLadder 14 is s/c

@ 01:52
Division 6: All - Hands Box 1593, All visible fire has been extinguished. Truck's are continuing to "Open Up" and checking for extensions. All primary searches thru out are negative. Fire is Probably Will Hold.

All - Hands:
7 - 5 - 1612 @ 01:26
Batt. 16 reports: Box 1612, Using All - Hands for a fire on the 1st floor in a rear set back of a 5 story brick occupied commercial on the 1st floor with a multiple dwelling above.
We have 2 - lines stretched, 1 - line in operation. Truck's are "Opening Up" and the primary searches are underway. Fire is Doubtful.

@ 01:39
Division 6: At Box 1612, We have 3 - lines stretched, 2 - lines are in operation. Fire started in the store on the 1st floor with extensions to the 2nd floor thru the shaft. Fire has been knocked down. Fire remains Doubtful.

@ 01:45
Manhattan changed the Box No. to Box 1593

@ 01:49
Division 6: All - Hands Box 1593, Main body of fire has been knocked down on the 1st & 2nd floors. Primary search on the 1st & 2nd floors are complete and negative. Special Call ( 1 ) additional Truck.

@ 01:49 TowerLadder 14 is s/c

@ 01:52
Division 6: All - Hands Box 1593, All visible fire has been extinguished. Truck's are continuing to "Open Up" and checking for extensions. All primary searches thru out are negative. Fire is Probably Will Hold.

All - Hands:
7 - 5 - 735 @ 14:18
Batt. 8 reports: At Box 735, Using All - Hands for a fire on the 17th floor of a 19 Story Class 1 occupied multiple dwelling. We have 1 - line stretched off the Stand - Pipe system in operation. Truck's are "Opening Up" and conducting a search. Fire's Doubtful.

All - Hands:
7 - 5 - 551 @ 19:03
Batt. 31 reports: Box 551, We have a fire on the 2nd floor of a 4 story brick occupied multiple dwelling. We have 1 - line being stretched and being put into operation. Truck's are "Opening Up" Primary search is being made. We're using All - Hands, Fire is Doubtful. At this time, we have ( 1 ) 10 - 45 No Code.

@ 19:09
Division 11: Box 551, The 10 - 45 is a Code 2, ( Life Threatening ) All fire is knocked down. Primary search is negative on the fire floor and the floor above with the exception of the 10 - 45. Fire is Probably Will Hold.

Batt. 22 reports: At Box 1146, We are using All - Hands for a basement fire in a 2 story frame occupied private dwelling. We have 1 - line stretched and in operation. 2nd line is being stretched. Truck's are "Opening Up" Primary searches are in - progress. Fire is Doubtful.

@ 23:44
Division 8: At Box 1146, We're using All - Hands. We have heavy fire in the basement of a 2 story frame private dwelling. Truck's are "Opening Up" We have a heavy smoke
condition in the bldg. Fire is Doubtful.

@ 23:47
Division 8: Box 1146, Transmit a 2nd Alarm. We have heavy smoke thru out. Looks like we have fire extension to the 1st floor.

@ 23:56
Division 8: At the 2nd Alarm, Box 1146, We have 3 - lines stretched and in operation. Main body of fire has been knocked down. Truck's are "Opening Up" and chasing hidden pockets of fire. Primary searches on the 1st & 2nd floors are complete and negative. Primary search in the basement will be delayed due to heavy fire damage. Still Doubtful.

@ 24:00
Division 8: At the 2nd Alarm, Main body of fire has been knocked down. Fire in the basement level has been knocked down. Primary search in the basement is still delayed. You can return all "Special Units" still responding.

@ 00:05
Division 8: 2nd Alarm, Box 1146, All primary searches thru out the bldg. on all floors are complete and negative. Secondary searches are underway. By order's of Deputy Chief Houser, Div. 8, Fire is at Probably Will Hold.

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